Events + Catering Director

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Hiring good people, training them for excellence, and giving them room to grow is what sets us apart from others. We are looking for friendly, dependable, honest, hardworking individuals to complement our positive culture and team. At So Hospitality Group, we want to bring together caring, intelligent, innovative people who love to serve and lead others and are looking to join a growing company.

So Hospitality Group currently consists of 3 different restaurant brands in multiple cities and growing, so your opportunities are endless!

The Events and Catering Director at 612

North is a dynamic, sales-driven leader responsible for generating new corporate and social event business while overseeing the seamless execution of all events from inquiry to post-event follow-up. This role leads client outreach, manages a team handling event sales and coordination, reviews proposals to meet guest budgets and expectations, and maintains strong relationships with hosts before, during, and after events. The position requires hands‑on leadership in event setup and breakdown, operational oversight of office and storage organization, and close collaboration with culinary, marketing, and brand teams across Drunken Fish, Kimchi Guys, and 612

North. The Events and Catering Director runs weekly planning and BEO meetings, coordinates marketing initiatives and online venue profiles, and ensures all logistics—including staffing, ordering, and outdoor event coordination—are executed at a high level. Ideal candidates bring strong event management and leadership experience, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and a passion for hospitality, team development, and delivering outstanding guest experiences.

• Lead outreach to new clients for corporate events to show and sell the space
  • Meetings, seminars, cocktail parties, holiday parties, etc.
  • May require some travel
• Manage team handling all event inquiries and selling the venue to parties
  • Wedding receptions, birthday parties, anniversary parties, etc.
  • Maintain client relationships and interact with hosts when attending events
• Return emails and phone calls in a timely manner
• Strong leadership skills and can collaborate with other teams
• Review all proposals created by 612
  
  North team for guests to fit their needs or budget
• Follow up with all guests
• Run weekly 612
  
  North meetings
• Handle any other needs that may arise
• Manage all cleaning and organizing the Corporate Office, storage areas, liquor rooms, equipment areas and kitchens
• Organize and possess high level of administration ability to effectively manage incoming and outgoing orders and documentation
• Lead execution of setup and break down for events
• Collaborate with Drunken Fish, Kimchi Guys and/or 612
  
  North teams for marketing of special events and holidays in the event spaces
• Organize our online advertising profiles for 612
  
  North on The Knot, Wedding Wire, and other websites
• Coordinate marketing for events, such as wedding shows, trade shows, and charity events
• Communicate with Culinary Team leading up to all booked events
• Ability to work with multiple managers and stay organized
• Coordinate all needs for Outdoor Events and execute or delegate tasks
  • Applications, ordering, schedule staff, etc.

• Event planning and/or catering experience is required
• Management experience is required
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Sales-driven mentality with proven track record
• Proficient in Microsoft Programs
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Good organizational skills and time management
• Detail-oriented and ability to multitask
• Work as an integral part of the Drunken Fish/Kimchi Guys/612
  
  North team and culture
• Create and continuously reinforce a positive and safe work environment
• Act as role model for company standards and uphold all policies and procedures within the company

• 21+ years old
• Education:
  
  High School or equivalent
• High Energy and Passion for the industry
• 5 + years prior professional experience in event management, venue management, event operation/sales
• Approved state alcohol training required
• Good people management skills, communication and listening skills.
• Demonstrate time management and organizational skills
• Must be internally motivated and detail oriented and have a passion for teaching others
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays

• Employee Discounts
• Opportunity for Fast Advancement
• Competitive Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance